as in optimistically
in a positive or optimistic manner
They waited hopefully for the doctor to update them on their friend's condition. When the sun appeared, we asked hopefully if everyone remembered to bring sunblock.
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Recent Examples of hopefully
How many federal agents will be deployed to Great Lakes is unknown, but hopefully Lake County tourism marketeers already are preparing packets for the visitors, outlining sights and attractions available when rest and relaxation breaks are taken after a tough tour of duty in Chicago.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
And, hopefully, also feel some compassion.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
The Seawolves posted an 8-4 record and now return several key players to hopefully build on last year's success.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Still, Levi will be dressed in Ravens gear for every game this season — a small way to hopefully bring the team good luck.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
And, hopefully, also feel some compassion.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
The Seawolves posted an 8-4 record and now return several key players to hopefully build on last year's success.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Still, Levi will be dressed in Ravens gear for every game this season — a small way to hopefully bring the team good luck.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopefully
Adverb
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Another force in the uranium market could be small miners which had optimistically signed long-term contracts to supply fuel from projects which are not living up to early forecasts.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Rico Henry and Keane Lewis-Potter, both standing at 5ft 6in (170cm), were rather optimistically tasked with tracking the 6ft 3in (191cm) Chris Wood.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Sound Of Music turns 60 this year – and Disney has happily opted to celebrate the occasion by remastering the film in 4K resolution and high dynamic range for a worldwide re-release at the cinema and on 4K Blu-ray disc.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With the family’s four dogs barking in the background, the actor, 43, happily leans into any disruptions.—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the film, Maddie cheerfully navigates the politics of her jealous co-worker (Claudia O’Doherty), exacting boss (Connor O’Malley) and lesbian BFF (Berlant) at the sunny studios of Gourmaybe.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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The song cheerfully encourages kids to use the potty at pivotal times throughout the day—namely before heading to school and before climbing in bed at the end of the day.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Beyond this, Beyoncé is a Black woman who empowers other Black women to sit confidently on their own thrones.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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That trust allowed my team to move confidently in my absence, making decisions and supporting each other.—
Kari Cobham,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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But Wolfe’s good point, in his writing on architecture, was that there was an immense reservoir of idiomatic American style that deserved to be taken as seriously—or, more to the point, as joyfully—as any European art-school dogma.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Megias/Getty Images From just lying down and looking bored, the scene shifts to Waffles joyfully running and playing in a yard with the new puppy.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This speculative trend has also positively impacted peers like Opendoor, which has nearly tripled in value this year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Fans responded positively for the return, filling Miami Gardens with orange and green.—
Jayden Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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But Pierce Brosnan is the scene-stealer here, joyously leaping into the character of Ron, a former union activist known as Red Ron in his day, still ready to start a protest when needed.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Hopefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopefully. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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